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[–] Structure7528@lemm.ee 3 points 15 hours ago (2 children)

Not exactly "voluntary" in a meaningful way if the alternative is in-prison work or punishment.

[–] Flocklesscrow@lemm.ee 5 points 13 hours ago

"Not coercion, volunteers"

[–] Maggoty@lemmy.world 6 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago)

That is true yes. It's also worth extra "good time" which can get you released from the system earlier.

Edit - I be clear I mean, "put your life in danger to escape this hellhole faster" is a whole other level of coercion.